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ICD 10 Code 0RGM03Z

Fusion of Left Elbow Joint with Sustained Compression Internal Fixation Device, Open Approach
“Fusion L Elbow Jt w Int Fix Sustn Comprs, Open” for short

0RGM03Z is a valid billable ICD-10 procedure code for Fusion of Left Elbow Joint with Sustained Compression Internal Fixation Device, Open Approach. It is found in the 2025 version of the ICD-10 Procedure Coding System (PCS) and can be used in all HIPAA-covered transactions from Oct 01, 2024 - Sep 30, 2025.

Fusion involves:
Joining together portions of an articular body part rendering the articular body part immobile. The body part is joined together by fixation device, bone graft, or other means

Open approach involves:
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure

Fusion includes:

  • Spinal fusion, ankle arthrodesis

Elbow Joint, Left body part includes:

  • Distal humerus, involving joint
  • Humeroradial joint
  • Humeroulnar joint
  • Proximal radioulnar joint
MS-DRG - Medicare Severity-Diagnosis Related Group
  • MDC 08 Diseases & Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System & Connective Tissue
    Major Shoulder or Elbow Joint Procedures
    • DRG 507 - MAJOR SHOULDER OR ELBOW JOINT PROCEDURES WITH CC/MCC
    • DRG 508 - MAJOR SHOULDER OR ELBOW JOINT PROCEDURES WITHOUT CC/MCC
  • MDC 21 Injuries, Poisonings & Toxic Effects of Drugs
    Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries
    • DRG 907 - OTHER O.R. PROCEDURES FOR INJURIES WITH MCC
    • DRG 908 - OTHER O.R. PROCEDURES FOR INJURIES WITH CC
    • DRG 909 - OTHER O.R. PROCEDURES FOR INJURIES WITHOUT CC/MCC
  • MDC 24 Multiple Significant Trauma
    Other Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma
    • DRG 957 - OTHER O.R. PROCEDURES FOR MULTIPLE SIGNIFICANT TRAUMA WITH MCC
    • DRG 958 - OTHER O.R. PROCEDURES FOR MULTIPLE SIGNIFICANT TRAUMA WITH CC
    • DRG 959 - OTHER O.R. PROCEDURES FOR MULTIPLE SIGNIFICANT TRAUMA WITHOUT CC/MCC

ICD-10-PCS code structure for 0RGM03Z — See Table View

1: Section 0 Medical and Surgical
2: Body System R Upper Joints
3: Root Operation G Fusion
4: Body Part M Elbow Joint, Left
5: Approach 0 Open
6: Device 3 Internal Fixation Device, Sustained Compression
7: Qualifier Z No Qualifier

See also

  • The ICD-10-PCS Index of common procedure terms.
  • Medical and Surgical terms in the ICD-10-PCS Definitions table. These definitions may also provide additional explanation and/or examples within this section.
  • The ICD-10-PCS Device Aggregation Table containing entries that correlate a specific ICD-10-PCS device value with a general device value to be used in tables containing only general device values.